Holiday Events in Shelby County

 

Can you believe it's that time of year again?! Here's our list of Holiday events around town!

See LouisvilleFamilyFun.net for more holiday fun via the Winter Fun page. 

Wakefield-Scearce Galleries Christmas 
Now through the end of the year, beautifully decorated
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm

Events at Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass

Light up Simpsonville
December 3, 6:30
Lights, Santa, Desserts, Hot Chocolate, Performances, Prizes

First Presbyterian Church Christmas Market
December 3, 9am-12pm

Gogh Crazy Christmas Cookie Decorating
December 3 & 8 & 19, times vary

Gogh Crazy Art Studio Christmas Craft Parents Night Out
December 3, 5pm

Shelby Saddlebred Optimist Holiday Craft Show
December 3 and 4 at the Stratton Center. 

Shelby County Christmas Parade
December 3, 10am
Main Street

Gingerbread House Decorating Party at the FAC

December 9, 6:00-8:00

$20 per builder at the door/$15 if preregistered by Dec. 2

All supplies provided. Register in advance!

Cookies and Milk with Santa sponsored by VFW Post 1179 at 619 Main Street.

December 10, noon-3pm, bring your own camera. 

This is free but they will accept new toys to donate to Toys for Tots. 

A Christmas Carol

Shelby County Community Theatre

December 1-11

Have a joyous Holiday Season! 

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Shelby Christmas Tree Farm & Nursery

The Shelby Christmas Tree Farm and Nursery is open for reservations and they are selling 100 trees. 

It is located at 175 McDaniels Road in Shelbyville.

They tag 100 trees. You and your family can choose the perfect tree and cut it down yourself! Hand saws are available, and they will assist with cutting if needed.

Read the story of how this Christmas tree farm came to be here!

By appointment only, Saturday December 3 from 9am-5pm.

Follow them on Facebook!

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Simpsonville Fall Festival

The Simpsonville Fall Festival will be September 10, 2022 at Simpsonville Park (108 Old Veechdale Road)! 

 

Purnell Country Breakfast is 8 - 10am. Charity fundraiser in the gym. Sausage, gravy, biscuity, milk/OJ and more. $8 youth/$10 adults. 

Festival runs 9am to 1pm, the Simpsonville Farmer's Market will be open during the same time. 

Vendor Booths will be open from 9am to 1pm selling a variety of goodies. And, it's the grand opening of a new playground at Simpsonville Park. 

Then head over to Bounce Around

There will be bouncies of all shapes and sizes to please kids of all ages! Bounce 9am to 1pm for $10 (Cash only)! 

The parade will start at 10am on Shelbyville Road. 

Come see fire trucks, police, floats, animals, and more! Tell the kids to be ready to catch some candy. 

There will also be DJ music throughout the event.

So come out and have a great day of family fun!

More info can be found on their website!

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Shelby County Good Neighbors Farm Tour

The Shelby County Good Neighbors Farm Tour is September 17, 2022. From 9 am to 4 pm your family can enjoy 9 farms in Shelby County for FREE! This is a great opportunity for families to get up close with farm animals, farm equipment, watch special demonstrations, and meet the wonderful farmers! There's something for everyone on this farm tour.
On the day of the tour pick up your Farm Passport at one of the following three locations: Shelby County Farmer's Market, Simpsonville Farmer's Market or any participating farm to pick up a map.

Visit as many farms as you like, for as long as you like! Before you leave each location, have your Farm Passport stamped. Leave your passport at your last location to be entered to win a basket filled with Shelby County and Kentucky Proud products (one entry for each stamp on your passport).

Helpful Hints:
Wear comfortable and supportive shoes because you may have to walk on uneven or rough surfaces.
No dogs are allowed on the tour.
Bring a cooler to store items you may purchase at some locations and water/snacks for along the way. 

Did we mention that this tour is free? How awesome is that?! There will be food sold at some locations, as well as specialty products for a fee.

My family went on the farm tour last year and loved it! We ran out of time and only visited about 7 of the 10 farms. We got to pet and learn about alpacas, horses, and dairy cows. We learned about honey bees at one farm and how maple syrup was made at another. We enjoyed a nice lunch at Mulberry Orchard, followed by a hay ride around their orchard- we even got to pick a pumpkin! It was a great day, and we can't wait to have more farm fun this year! My girls are looking forward to feeding some pigs this year.

Keep up to date with the farm tour on Facebook- Shelby County Good Neighbors Farm Tour.


Enjoy your family fun down on the farm!

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5 Tips for Families Visiting Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs is such a fun and exciting place to visit- and not just on the first Saturday in May! 

We've compiled a list of 5 Tips for Families Visiting Churchill Downs. 

1. Churchill Downs has Family Adventure Days coming up! Not only will there be live horse racing, but lots of fun kid-friendly activities! There will be inflatables, a petting zoo, stick horse races, face painting, pony rides, and more!

2. Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum while visiting Churchill Downs! Check out these downloadable activities before heading to the museum! When you get there, make sure to look at the back of the Museum Map they hand out to all of their guests. There are fun and tricky trivia questions on the back. Find the answers throughout the museum, and then show it to the front desk for a prize! The museum itself is very kid-friendly with many interactive exhibits! Children under 5 are FREE to the museum!

3. Download the Churchill Downs app for your phone before you go! It helps you map out the nearest restrooms, concession stands, atms, and historical icons at the track. You can skip long lines for food and drinks with Express Pick-up or In-Seat Delivery (certain sections). You can even place bets directly from your phone (iOS). There's so much useful information on the app!

4.  Make sure to visit the Paddock area with the family. There you will get an up close look at the horses and jockeys as they are preparing for their upcoming race. Sometimes the jockeys will will even stop and talk to the kids!

5. During Spring, Summer, and Fall meets children 12 and under are FREE with General Admission pricing! This does not include Derby, Oaks, Downs after Dark, and other select days during the Spring, Summer, and Fall meets. Seating is first come first served, but I have always found great seats!

Note: To participate in Family Adventure Day activities, children over 2 must purchase a ticket.
Go Baby Go! 

 

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Summer Camps

Summer Camps around Shelby County:
Shelbyville Parks and Recreation
Simpsonville Parks and Recreation 
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gogh Crazy
Shelby County Community Theatre
Discovery Gym
Ariatti Riding Camp
Lettleiki Icelandics 


Looking for overnight camp ideas? Click here!

HUGE guide for Louisville area camps!


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